“A Preventative Approach to Chronic Wounds” – PACW-UCP level (formerly Wound-Smarts)
A comprehensive 12 hr course on Wound Prevention for Personal Support Workers/ Health Care Aides
(live, virtual training)
By the end of the course, PSWs will be able to:
- Identify internal vs. external and modifiable vs. non-modifiable risk factors as they relate to development of following wounds:
- Pressure related breakdown
- Incontinence related breakdown
- Skin tears
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Venous leg ulcers
- Arterial leg ulcers
- plus, development of cellulitis in the lower legs.
- Assist patients in modifying certain risk factors in order to improve their well-being and prevent occurrence of wounds
- Attain practical bedside assessments and skills in order to prevent wounds as well as pick up on early signs of wound development
- Report findings and risk assessments to appropriate resources in the community and LTC setting
- Become competent in sharing knowledge with their colleagues and educating their patients regarding risk factors related to wound development.
- Understand and utilize the role of a multi-disciplinary team, how to access it in a community setting and how working in collaboration positively contributes to wound prevention